The award-winning ‘For the People’, produced by John Voket, focuses on issues related to aging, veterans, youth, education, health and human services, public safety, workforce and consumer issues and the environment. Broadcast segments and guests explore concerns facing communities we serve, and detail how individuals and communities may respond to address and/or mitigate those concerns.
CT Insurance Dept. Flood Protection Primer - Alzheimer's Foundation of America - CCADV Domestic Violence Awareness Month Pt. 1
Oct 06, 2024
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A lot of local families and businesses experienced traumatic and life-changing experiences due to recent flooding, and there's a lot of questions and confusion around insurance coverage for damage. So we're opening with a point person and expert on flood insurance from CT Insurance Dept. to try to sort out the answers you need. Then we're bringing back the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, which is hosting a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference to help Connecticut residents touched by Alzheimer's learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, caregiving, and self-care. Then, as we move into October and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're calling on the director of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence to share information about education and advocacy and how the agency and its partners empower survivors and eliminate stigma to end domestic violence in our state — for good.
reSET (Social Enterprise Trust)
Oct 02, 2024
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We're circling back for the second part of a series of planned interviews featuring reSET (Social Enterprise Trust) - reSET is working to empower entrepreneurs to create local businesses that prioritize impact alongside profit. Learn more about the reSET movement and how you can be part of a first of its kind event they are planning for mid-October.
Beth-El Center
Oct 02, 2024
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This segment is highlighting 40 years of incredible efforts from the staff and volunteers of the Beth-El Center - which is sustaining a mission to extend dignity and respect to all individuals and families while connecting them to housing, food and services within their communities. Find out how you can help by participating in their annual Milford Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk happening just before Halloween!
Beth-El Center - reSET (Social Enterprise Trust) - Equality CT (encore)
Sep 29, 2024
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This week we're highlighting 40 years of incredible efforts from the staff and volunteers of the Beth-El Center - which is sustaining a mission to extend dignity and respect to all individuals and families while connecting them to housing, food and services within their communities. Find out how you can help by participating in their annual Milford Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk happening just before Halloween! Then we'll circle back for the second part of a series of planned interviews featuring reSET (Social Enterprise Trust) - reSET is working to empower entrepreneurs to create local businesses that prioritize impact alongside profit. Learn more about the reSET movement and how you can be part of a first of its kind event they are planning for mid-October. We'll close replaying our segment from earlier this year introducing Equality CT - a queer-led, grassroots organization rooted in social justice values, advocating for progressive change, celebrating Connecticut’s queer culture, and supporting statewide community-building efforts.
Alzheimer's Assoc. CT Chapter
Sep 18, 2024
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For the People is inviting you to lace up and hit the streets across the state supporting research and programs through the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter. You'll learn about developing breakthrough drugs that are making positive differences to recently diagnosed dementia patients, and how you can play a role in supporting the next big breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research.
Housatonic Museum of Art 'Art For All'
Sep 18, 2024
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We reached out to the Director of the Housatonic Museum of Art to hear about her dream to bring together dozens of two-year college art gallery professionals, and how she is poised to host the nation's first ever gathering of these colleagues with the aim of taking academic art institutions to new heights across the country.
CTC's 19th Annual Women of Innovation
Sep 18, 2024
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In just a few weeks, 45 accomplished Connecticut women will be honored for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the 19th annual Women of Innovation awards, hosted by the Connecticut Technology Council. So we'll talk to the CTC's Director, and a former Woman of Innovation finalist about how these honorees are inspiring the next generation of young women to be part of our state's innovative technology workforce.
CTC's 19th Annual Women of Innovation - Housatonic Museum of Art 'Art For All' - Alzheimer's Assoc. CT Chapter
Sep 15, 2024
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In just a few weeks, 45 accomplished Connecticut women will be honored for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the 19th annual Women of Innovation awards, hosted by the Connecticut Technology Council. So we'll talk to the CTC's Director, and a former Woman of Innovation finalist about how these honorees are inspiring the next generation of young women to be part of our state's innovative technology workforce. Then we'll check in with the Director of the Housatonic Museum of Art about her dream to bring together dozens of two-year college art gallery professionals, and how she is poised to host the nation's first ever gathering of these colleagues with the aim of taking academic art institutions to new heights across the country. And we'll close inviting you to lace up and hit the streets across the state supporting research and programs through the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter. You'll learn about developing breakthrough drugs that are making positive differences to recently diagnosed dementia patients, and how you can play a role in supporting the next big breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research.
Creative U / reSET
Sep 11, 2024
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Are you ready to unleash your inner entrepreneur - or to gather contacts and skills to boost your talent wherever you may be working? Then check out our chat with the founder of Creative U - who is partnering with the nonprofit reSET, and presenting a two-day educational session in mid-October to help propel you to the next level of professionalism.
One Voice, One Vote Pt. 3 with AARP CT
Sep 11, 2024
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Folks over age 50 are the majority of voters in every election, and they are stretched to the limit. They want to see politicians address their day-to-day challenges like caring for their loved ones and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. That's why we're bringing in the Senior Advocacy Director at AARP Connecticut for the next part of our "One Voice, One Vote" series to help unpack a number of important things you need to know ahead of Election Day.
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